European Union

The previous government rejected a plan for a youth mobility scheme but to get better access to the EU the Labour administration may need to accept one.

The outcome of the election will determine whether Georgia gets back on track to EU membership or embraces authoritarianism and falls into Russia’s orbit.

Channel Islanders heading to places such as France and Spain will need to buy an EU visa waiver from summer 2025. Tighter border checks are also coming in.